Pulmonary Function Technologist

Job Title: Pulmonary Function Technologist

Location:

Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary:

The Pulmonary Lab provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with various pulmonary disorders. As a Pulmonary Function Technologist, you will perform tests to diagnose respiratory diseases by measuring lung function and oxygen transfer into the blood.

Key Responsibilities:

• Select and document evaluation methods that correlate to patient diagnosis, symptoms, and physician orders.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic treatment, and assist physicians as needed.
• Identify changes or high-risk situations in patient condition and take appropriate actions.
• Communicate patient information to caregivers and provide education, family teaching, and support.
• Complete order entry, verification, and transcribe orders, process patient charges, and perform equipment maintenance.
• Coordinate patient/test scheduling and perform pain assessments.

Certifications:

• Respiratory Therapist - Certified | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care (Prior to Start Date)
• Respiratory Therapist - Registered | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care (Preferred)
• Pulmonary Function Technologist - Certified | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care (Within 18 Months of Start Date)
• Pulmonary Function Technologist - Registry | North Dakota State Board of Respiratory Care (Preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) (Within 90 Days of Start Date)

Physical Demands:

Frequently: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Stoop/Bend, Reach
Occasionally: Squat/Crouch/Kneel, Crawl is Not Applicable, Frequently: Twist
Continuously: Handle/Finger/Feel, See, Hear

Weight Demands:

Medium (20-40 pounds): Lift - Floor to Waist Level, Carry, Push/Pull, Slide/Transfer

Working Conditions:

Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
Outdoor: Not Applicable
Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement:

Infrequent Driver